Nick Rockwell

Last night's game wasn't robbery by any means. More like gifting. But 2-0 is a cushy lead when you have Bobrovsky in net, despite him and his team's recent struggles. 26 blocked shots from Columbus didn't help either. Now Minnesota is here to help us forget.

The NHL is rolling the dice and trying a 3-on-3 tournament for the All-Star Game format. But it comes at the expense of the (drunk) fantasy draft. The 3-on-3 tournament could be cool, could be boring as the lifeless games they usually play. It's already received mixed reactions from the players.

Hide your boat keys, make sure the game ends in 60, and sure as hell don't be short or you're getting an elbw to the head. Big Buff and the Jets are in town.

Patrick Marleau rumors continue to swirl for no reason, Mike Richards skates with a junior team, and maybe the nets goalies stand in front of are too small. NHL news continues to be slow. The league is in serious need of a player going ape on a ref or a mascot getting stuck while repelling.

Let me tell you how much of a fan I am of a 3-on-3 All-Star game/mini-tournament. It would be the icing on the cake of what is usually a pretty lame game. The Skills Competition and draft are usually successful and there isn't a lack of scoring in the All-Star game itself. But the competition wi

Having hockey early in the day is always a blessing. But will hockey's creatures of habit be cursed with the torture of heavy legs from a dreaded afternoon start? Must they drive to Staples Center before noon on Saturday? IN TRAFFIC? The players shall not know the fan's joy of an afternoon s